Manchester City vs Brighton confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction for the EFL Cup. Read the team news and betting angle before kick-off.
Manchester City vs Brighton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:30 UK time |
Venue | Etihad Stadium |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Manchester City and Brighton have been confirmed.
Manchester City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gerónimo Rulli (GK), Marc Guéhi (DC), Vitor Reis (DC), Rico Lewis (DR), Nico O'Reilly (DL), Ayyoub Bouaddi (DMC), Mateo Kovacic (DMC), Allan (AML), Rayan Cherki (AMC), Phil Foden (AMR), Floyd Samba (FW)
Substitutes: Rayan Aït-Nouri, Enzo Fernández, Iliman Ndiaye, Kaden Braithwaite, Abdukodir Khusanov, Jérémy Doku, Ryan McAidoo, Marcus Bettinelli
Brighton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Jason Steele (GK), Olivier Boscagli (DC), Costinha (DR), Michael Svoboda (DC), Jaouen Hadjam (DL), Pascal Groß (DMC), Malick Yalcouyé (AML), Yasin Ayari (DMC), Diego Gómez (AMR), Jack Hinshelwood (AMC), Georginio Rutter (FW)
Substitutes: Ibrahim Osman, Luka Vuskovic, Yankuba Minteh, Promise David, Bart Verbruggen, Mats Wieffer, Maxim De Cuyper, Matt O'Riley, Lewis Dunk
Manchester City vs Brighton Immediate Reaction
Manchester City
Manchester City go with a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Marc Guéhi and Vitor Reis partnering in central defence behind Gerónimo Rulli. Rayan Cherki operates in the number 10 role, with Phil Foden on the right and Allan on the left, and Floyd Samba leading the line.
Brighton
Brighton also line up in a 4-2-3-1, with Jason Steele in goal and Georginio Rutter as the lone striker. Pascal Groß and Yasin Ayari form the double pivot, while Jack Hinshelwood plays in the number 10 position behind Rutter.
Manchester City vs Brighton Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: Manchester City to win, Erling Haaland to score anytime, both teams to score, and Chema Andres to be shown a card.
Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City are the favourites on the basis of home advantage at the Etihad Stadium and their record against Brighton, having remained undefeated in their last 10 home meetings in all competitions. No projected score has been supplied for this fixture.
Result Prediction: Manchester City are the favourites to win this EFL Cup tie at home.
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